Language Program Coordinator

Juneau, AK - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60000 - 80000

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Goldbelt Heritage Foundation (GHF) is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and revitalizing the culture language and ways of knowing of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. Through educational programming language revitalization arts and community collaboration GHF fosters Indigenous knowledge and strengthens cultural identity for current and future generations.

Position Summary:

The Language Program Coordinator supports the Language Program Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of GHFs Lingít Language programs. This position plays a central role in coordinating language classes documentation projects curriculum development and community engagement while supporting administrative financial and grant compliance needs.

This position is 100% grant-funded contingent upon continued funding across multiple sources.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills & Knowledge:

Demonstrated knowledge of Tlingit cultures and ability to integrate cultural values into programming
Strong organizational communication and teamwork skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and program data systems

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in education Alaska Native Studies Alaska Native language or a related field. Six years of equivalent experience may be considered in substitution
At least two (2) years of experience in language program coordination education administration or grant implementation
Position will be exposed to multiple allergens including cedar and wool (sheep and mountain goat).
Must be willing to travel to local and regional events via plane car ferry etc. as needed
Needs a valid AK drivers license

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in drafting and managing contracts MOAs and MOUs
Experience in budget tracking grant reporting or financial administration
Familiarity with Southeast Alaska Native communities schools and service providers
Any level of knowledge of the Tlingit language
Background in youth mentorship education or cultural program development

The salary for this position is $60000 - $80000 annually.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

Program Coordination & Support
- Assist the Language Program Manager in planning implementing and evaluating Lingít language revitalization initiatives
- Coordinate schedules logistics and communications for language classes workshops and community-based language activities
- Support language documentation projects including coordination of recordings transcription workflows and data organization
- Assist with curriculum review preparation and publishing of language learning materials
- Ensure program activities align with grant objectives deliverables and reporting requirements
Language & Community Engagement
- Support Lingít language learners of all ages through culturally responsive programming and communication
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Elders fluent speakers language specialists and community members
- Assist in coordinating language immersion activities camps and intergenerational learning opportunities
- Promote respectful integration of cultural knowledge and language practices across all programming
Contracts Agreements & Partnerships
- Draft review and assist with contracts MOAs and MOUs with program partners and collaborators
- Support negotiation and tracking of agreements to ensure compliance with organizational and funding requirements
- Support coordination with tribal organizations schools universities and language-focused partners
Administrative Financial & Grant Compliance
- Assist with monitoring grant budgets and expenses ensuring proper documentation and spending alignment with grant guidelines
- Support the preparation of reports for funders including participant data program outcomes and success stories
- Responsible for collaborating with the GHF Communications team to promote and outreach department initiatives and publications
- Maintain organized records for language programs
- Help maintain financial and program compliance through accurate recordkeeping and reporting including project management note-taking and calendar management
Community & Cultural Integration
- Work collaboratively with Elders local educators language experts speakers learners and supporters
- Assist in coordinating community events language gatherings and language initiatives

Required Experience:

OverviewGoldbelt Heritage Foundation (GHF) is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and revitalizing the culture language and ways of knowing of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. Through educational programming language revitalization arts and community collaboration GHF fosters Ind...